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Chapter 4 - Vegetative Propogation

Reproduction of pines through the union of the
sperm and the egg was discussed in the preceding
chapter, followed here by information on producing
new plants from grafting or rooting scions. Vegetative
reproduction usually refers to production of
new plants from parts such as pollen grains, but
such techniques have not been developed for southern
pines.